Norman H. Crowhurst, Box 651, Gold Beach,
Oregon, who held many positions in the ranks of Jehovah's
Witnesses, has written a tract "Disfellowshipped for Believing
the Bible." It is one you should obtain in quantity and
distribute to the Jehovah's Witnesses in your community. You may
have a sample free upon request to Norman.... Ralph G. Wilburn,
Dean of Lexington Theological Seminary, will have a book, "The
Historical Shape of Faith" published by Westminster Press, on
September 12.... Anyone having a four volume set of Old Testament
Commentary, by E. M. Zerr, which you are willing to sell is asked
to write Harold Billington, 6415 Suburban Avenue, Saint Louis,
Missouri 63133, at once.... Lowell Head, 1120 Glenda Drive,
Bedford, Texas, 76021, has an interesting small tract on
"Authority of the Church." Why not write for a copy.... Michael
Vaughn and Sharon Michel were married at Round Springs, Missouri,
July 16.... Doug Dickey is to devote full time to Campus ministry
at Purdue University.... Harry Scates, C. P. 862, Brasilia,
Brazil, reports the congregation averaging about 100 with the
building near completion.... Robert Pritchard is editor of a new
16 page journal called "Christianity Restored." The first issue
contains some real material from the writings of Alexander
Campbell and others. You can have a free sample by writing Box
579, Saratoga, California, and we urge you to do it.... Motoyuki
Nomura is busy teaching in Bible camps in Japan as well as
helping the saints who meet in his own home. You can help greatly
by contributing to the Moto Nomura Mission Fund, care of William
A. Price, 2217 Walterdale Terrace, Louisville, Kentucky 40205,
and by praying for this honest effort.... Walter L. Spratt has
been named the new president of Central Christian College,
Moberly, Missouri, to succeed Grayson Ensign.... M. F. Cottrell
is now Vice-President of Life Center, a modern hospital concept
amazing in its approach. You can secure a brochure by writing him
at Center State Bank Building, 234 Columbine Street, Denver,
Colorado.... A two day forum of great significance will be held
at Hartford, Illinois, December 27, 28, when men from Disciples
of Christ, Independent Christian Churches, and Churches of Christ
will meet to discuss in absolute freedom the topic. "The Holy
Spirit in The World of Today." There will be eight speakers of
reputation and a two hour open forum for questioning from the
audience. A complete program can be obtained by writing to
Berdell McCann, 118 East Second Street, Hartford, Illinois. Do
not miss this meeting.... Restoration Revival, Box 340,
Sutherlin, Oregon, has reproduced in leaflet form our article
entitled "The Church of God." We are using these as mailing
pieces in letters. Why not get a supply and insert one in every
piece of mail you send out. You can do something to spread the
truth if you really want to do it.... F.L. Lemley, 4801 Depew
Street, Denver, Colorado 80212 has just issued an attractive
booklet entitled "A Re-Study of Marriage and Divorce." We have
read it and it certainly contains a new approach to an old
problem. You can secure one for 50c by writing to Brother Lemley
and we urge you to do so at once. He will quote you cheaper rates
on quantity orders.... Varsity America for Christ at St.
Petersburg, Florida, is going to counter the mob spirit which
prevails among college youth on the beaches at the Easter holiday
with a tremendous rally of young men and women who will witness
for Jesus.
.... Have you ordered your copy of "Voices of Concern yet? Send
$3.50 for one today.... If you are really concerned with reaching
the young intellectual mind please send us $1.25 tor a copy of
the book "God Is Dead--The Anatomy of a Slogan." Do it today!...
I've just finished a 530 page volume "To the Golden Shore." It
contains the life of Adoniram Judson, first American missionary
to the Far East. If your local library has it be sure and borrow
it. If not I'll loan you my copy if you'll mail it back after
reading it. It is worth reading!... We have just finished reading
the 216 page thesis of William Lee Wilbanks, entitled "The
Contemporary Discussion Concerning Fellowship in Light of the
Views of Thomas and Alexander Campbell." Billy spends a lengthy
chapter on each of four men: Leroy Garrett, W. Carl Ketcherside,
Thomas Campbell and Alexander Campbell. He then contrasts and
compares the views of all four. If you are interested you may
apply for a check out copy from Abilene Christian College
Library.... We are glad to hear that the Faith Corps young people
doing inner city work in New York, survived the recent riots and
had a real witness for Christ in doing so. Our commendation for
the saints meeting at 600 Montauk Highway, West Islip, Long
Island, New York 11795, for backing this program of infiltration
of the Christian dynamic.... Gotfried Reichel, who is entering
into his second year of broadcasting from Munich, Germany, is
receiving many responses from behind the Iron Curtain.... The
Valley Forge Church of Christ, at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania,
heard a special report of the Centennial Unity Conference, held
at Bethany College given by Dr. J. D. Todd, on July 17. Brother
Todd is an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. Others
who participated were Dr. Herbert Gearhart, Third Christian
Church, Philadelphia; Mack H. Langford, Church of Christ, West
Collingswood, New Jersey; James R. Petty, Northeastern Christian
College; and George Skaris, Church of Christ, Trenton, New
Jersey. Terence E. Johnson labors with the brethren in Valley
Forge congregation.... We regret to report the death of Ivan
Riley, East Alton, Illinois, July 27; and of Iva Malone,
Galesburg Illinois, July 27. Sister Malone was 82 years old and I
have known her since I was a mere lad.... Darrell Bolin did a
terrific job on his little journal, 20th Century
Restoration, Volume 4, Number 6. The two main articles were
titled "Religious Party Walls" and "The Lord's Supper." The
address is 134 Susquehanna Avenue, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
17745.... Our brother, Les Midgett, who has been laboring in
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, during the summer, tells us that it
is a difficult field indeed and the problem is augmented by the
sectarian divisions which disturb the minds of the citizens....
We know that you get tired of our mentioning it, but we need your
help in securing subscriptions. How long has it been since you
sent in a list of names and addresses so others could share in
the word?... All heirs of the restoration movement, regardless of
affiliation, are invited to attend a meeting at Westside
Christian Church, East Point, Georgia, on the night of Thursday,
September 22, when W. Carl Ketcherside will speak on "Fellowship
and Unity in Christ."... Men from these various segments are also
invited to attend the Georgia Christian Men's Retreat at Newnan,
on September 23, 24. Speakers will be Raymond Jackson, Bernard
Riley, Harry Poll and W. Carl Ketcherside.... W. L. Brown reports
three immersed at Waterfalls, Salisbury, Rhodesia, recently....
Remember that you can secure extra copies of this issue at the
rate of ten for one dollar. It is our hope that you will help
share these messages with others.... We trust that you will send
in your advance orders for the book "Deep Roots" as soon as
possible as this helps avoid the rush.
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